Vacheron Constantin Introduces a New Titanium Tourbillon with a Deep Red Dial

One thing I loved about graduating from a relatively small district in rural Pennsylvania is that it wasn’t necessarily like the high school experiences I saw reflected in television. Due to the general population at my school never hitting above 200 students, cliques were permeable and caste systems were divided more by how often you had class with the same people versus, say, any general interests.

While we are led to believe that high school is a microcosm of real life, and that people can generally be categorized by such surface-level things like hobbies or intelligence, I think my upbringing has allowed for me to see that one thing can contain multitudes. Because of this, I’d hate to box the new Vacheron Constantin addition to their Overseas Collection, a titanium tourbillon model, into one category or the other. It’s sporty and technical – or, if we’re keeping with the high school theme– a jock and a geek.

Now that I’ve beaten that analogy to death, we can go onto the specifics of this latest reference from the Swiss watch brand. From a design standpoint, it has all the hallmarks of Vacheron Constantin design language: clean lines, a classic silhouette, and a balance of keeping it traditional without being boring. Even so, the design’s deep red sunburst dial, visible tourbillon movement, and use of titanium add just enough of an update to the collection to be notable.

Of course, these aren’t all for aesthetiques. The use of Grade 5 titanium and an ultra-thin caliber work in tandem to enhance the performance and dimensions of this watch. With titanium being 30% lighter than steel, and the model being equipped with an ultra-thin automatic tourbillon calibre 2160 with peripheral oscillating weight, the overall 42.5mm Overseas model measures only 10.39mm thick. The thinness of this watch is enhanced with an integrated titanium bracelet featuring a triple-blade folding clasp (though deep red and white rubber straps are also available).

The titanium Overseas tourbillon model in deep red is available starting today. As noted by the brand, this model will only be available through Vacheron Constantin boutiques, with more information available here.